Celebrity Imagines

In Loving memory of River Jude Phoniex

Today should be his 51st birthday. RIP Rio.

I entered my home and looked at the date. August 23rd, 2021. It brought back flash back's. Looking at my late boyfriend, River, on his 23rd birthday and seeing his gorgeous smile but not seeing the pain behind his eyes. I never would. Almost two and a half months later on October 31st, 1993, I lost him. He died. Most of my greiving days led to sleeping in his room at Arlyn's and denying the fact that he was dead. That he was gonna walk through that door any second. Arlyn and the rest of his family felt the same way. Sometimes, 15 year old (at the time) Summer would acopany me. We'd wake up hoping River would walk through the door. A knock on my door startles me. I answer and see Keanu Reeves with Johnny Depp, both of River's friends one of which was there that fateful night, stand there. I let out a dry sob and both of them hug me. "C'mon. We gathered up his family. We're going to Micanopy, Florida." Keanu says. I nod and grab some clothes. I knew that that's where the family farm was. Where River rested. I wanted to see him again. I jump into Johnny's van, seeing the rest of the family except River which causes me to cry.  Patricia instantly soothes me. She's become like part of the family and last year her and Joaquin had a baby named River. They had brought him with. Seeing Little River (that's what I call him lol) calmed me down a bit. "I understand your pain. I've lost a freind to." She says softly. "Not just a friend a brother, a boyfriend, a coworker, and a world changer. Millions of people across the world share our pain except we feel it worse than they do." She says giving me a hug. Everyone gives her a tearful look because that little speech hit hard. I live in Hollywood but I don't know why were in the van. Flying would be easier- Right! Back in the day, River and I would drive. It's an old tradition. Patricia rubs my back because I haven't broke the hug yet. That's when Summer unbuckles, causing Jonny to give her a disaproving look, and sits next to us, hugging me. I remember this day in 1993 so clearly.

River and I had been good friends through Aleka's Attic, his band. They had a gig tonight at my dad's bar and I felt alive. Well more like excited and buzzing. I already had to much to drink. Seemingly the alcohol made me forget today was River's birthday. Once Aleka's Attic was on stage, I watched them. Pretty soon, they had finished with lots applause. They bowed and walked off stage. River almost made it to the back but I shouted, "Happy Birthday, River!" He'd turned toward my voice, seeing me. He smiled and a guy approuched me. "Hello, Miss." He polietly greets me. I don't know if I slurred my words. "Hi?" I had replied. "Your dad wants to see you." I had no idea why I followed him. I was naive then. I guess that's what drew River to me. The guy brings me to a room and closes the door leaving enclosed in darkness. It hit me like a brick. "My dad doesn't want me, does he?" I ask, suddenly becoming awear of my surroundings. People think that nothing can't happen to them until it does happen. I knew the answer already. This guy was gonna hurt me. "Help!" I cried before I was knocked senseless. I didn't know it then but River had snuck into the room to do a bit of heroin. He defended me of course. "Stay away from her!" Rio snaped. The guy chuckled and I threw my hand to the wall. The Security button. Thank god my father had put one in every room. My hand slams against the button and only a second later did two security guards come to my aide. "Remove that man from the premis and make sure he doesn't come back." I point to the guy who tried to hurt me. They do as I asked and I walk over to River. "Thank you." I sighed. "Are you okay?" River asks as I went to speak. I give him a smile. "I'm fine. Just got hit. It could've been much worse if it wasn't for you playing hero." I say. '"I just couldn't be an innocent by stander, love." He says. I sigh. "I'll proably have to go tell my dad what happened." I sigh. "Hey, before you go, can I ask you a question?" He asks. "Uh sure, whats up?" I say. "I didn't wanna jepordise anything before but now I think is a cliche time. I like you. A lot." He says. My smile widens. "I feel the same way, dork." I reply. 

By the time we got to Florida, most of us were asleep. I was awake and Johnny had like speeded the whole way there. Not that I cared. When we got there, it was 11:50 PM, August 23rd, 2021. I looked up at the stars and I sigh. "Rio, I miss you. I hope your happy were ever you are." I say as a tear slips down my cheek. I could almost heard his words, "I love you.", in the wind.

MANY MANY YEARS LATER: THIRD PERSON POV:

"The cancer has spread. I don't know if we can cure her." A Doctor explains to Johnny and Keanu. They both gulp. Suddenly they hear Y/n's monitar go off. Beep beep beep beep. Y/n Y/l/n had past away in her sleep in the early morning hours of  October 31, same as River Phoenix in 1993. She was now with River, forever, in the sky.

I love you Rio! Hope your proud of your family. I miss you so much, I wish you were still here. You will forever be missed. "Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow."